Registered Nurse II- Oncology

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II – Oncology position is accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting. Responsibilities include direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to support an optimal patient experience. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position on the night shift, scheduled for 36 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts and every-other-weekend requirements. The posted pay range is $74.98 to $104.96 per hour; pay may vary based on work location and candidate-related factors. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license that evidences completion of an RN program.
Active Registered Nurse license for the state where care is provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, required by the department.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
General knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, patient-care and privacy best practices, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize care and assignments and meet time-sensitive activities.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while handling multiple interventions in a changing environment.
Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Ability to use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, their family or support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable, following NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Prioritize patient care and assignments, meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines, and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices.
Communicate and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to support departmental and corporate objectives.